Circuit Court
10th Judicial Circuit of Virginia
Mecklenburg Circuit Court
393 Washington Street
P.O. Box 530
Boydton, Virginia 23917
The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $25,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies.
The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Judges:
Hon. Leslie M. Osborn, Chief Judge
Hon. Joel C. Cunningham
Clerk:
Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(434) 738-6191
Extensions:
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4212 Probate
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4220 General
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4210 Criminal
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4215 Civil
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4216 Deeds
Fax:
(434)738-6861
Terms of Court and General Information:
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Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., 2nd Monday, Dec.
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All criminal cases are set with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office
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Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on the following day.
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Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
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Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
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Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.
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Jury instructions must be submitted 10 days prior to trial.
Contact the Clerk’s office for other local rules and procedures.
Other Court Services:
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Probate of Wills and Adminstration of Estates
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Recordation and Maintenance of Deeds and Other Land Records
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Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permit
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Issuance of Marriage License
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Issuance of Notary Public Certificates
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Passport Acceptance Agency
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Jurisdiction Over Divorces, Annulments, Adoptions and name changes